Call to action, better vision
Acting BIR Chief Joel-Tan Torres calls for the strict implementation of the 5-percent tax on campaign spending by politicians,political parties, and contributors (Reveneu Regulation 8-09) to boost sagging reveneu collection.
Yes to the campaign tax-- for over-enjoying the fund-raising privilege and making a lot of noise.
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PNP Director Jesus Verzosa calls for an investigation into the involvement of political goons and gangs in robbery-holdups and other criminal fund-raising activities.
They're questionably doing double jobs as security and fund-raisers. Besides, income from illegal sources are also taxable.
Potential voters who failed to register during the Oct. 31 deadline are asking for a one to two-day extension so they would not be disenfranchised.
Comelec should think about it. Either the registration process was too slow or the voters were busy contacting their dead all Saints' Day.
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Former Press Secretary Raul S. Gonzales calls for a closer look at Malacañang and its occupants in his book to be launched today by the DAWN with former President Fidel V. Ramos as guest of honor.
Interesting political tales and bits of history for today's reading and future reference.
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The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) calls for the protection of the bayawak, now in the list of endangered species.
They could have fallen victims to pulutan-crazy drinkers or have merely transferred to public offices like their relatives buwayas.
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To help check flooding and climate change, the Eco-waste Coalition calls for serious implementation of RA 9003, the Garbage Segregation Law, in the country and better waste recycling.The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) calls for the protection of the bayawak, now in the list of endangered species.
They could have fallen victims to pulutan-crazy drinkers or have merely transferred to public offices like their relatives buwayas.
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To help check flooding and climate change, the Eco-waste Coalition calls for serious implementation of RA 9003, the Garbage Segregation Law, in the country and better waste recycling.